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Getting Crafty: Understanding the Anatomy of a Scene, by Lori Ann Palma

Like most writing novices, I set out to write my first manuscript while having no knowledge of how to structure a novel. My first attempts focused on characters who walked and talked, but generally accomplished nothing. Like robots without programming, … Continue reading

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YA Novel to Movie Book Club: Read ‘Em Before You See ‘Em, by Lori Ann Palma

Long before books focusing on teenagers and their issues became its own major category, Hollywood has understood the value of coming-of-age novels and adapted them for the silver screen. Over the past few years, YA has exploded into prime real … Continue reading

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